Lowndes County Health Department

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Below is the weekly COVID-19 summary for our district.

ATTENTION: Due to a limited supply of COVID vaccine, Lowndes County Health Department will start contacting individuals today, January 21, to cancel appointments for those who have not yet received their first vaccination in the health department or drive thru. Individuals with appointments for their second dose will not be affected. Full release: https://southhealthdistrict.com//lowndes-county-health-de/

ATTENTION: Due to limitations on vaccine supply, we are no longer scheduling NEW appointments and are postponing the reopening of the vaccination registration survey. This suspension will be temporary. We will post to our social media and website once we are able to begin scheduling again. We apologize for the inconvenience.

If you get a call from Public Health, keep your family and community safe by answering the call. To slow the spread of COVID-19, we are calling people who may have had close contact with someone infected with #COVID19. This process is called contact tracing and has been an important function of public health for decades. Contact tracing is a community effort and we need your help. Just answer the call.

If you test positive for COVID-19, you must stay home to stop the spread of the virus. The health department will provide information to support you and your family. They will also ask you about places you have been and the people you have spent time with recently.

Today is #GlobalHandwashingDay! COVID-19 provides a stark reminder that one of the most effective ways to stop the spread of a virus is hand hygiene. To beat the virus today and ensure better health outcomes beyond the pandemic, handwashing with soap must be a priority now and in the future. No matter your role, you can celebrate Global Handwashing Day!

Self-registration for FREE COVID-19 testing through the health department is now available. Click below to complete the questionnaire and register for testing: https://covid19.dph.ga.gov/en-US/

REMINDER: All South Health District clinics and offices will be closed today. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. tomorrow, October 13. COVID-19 testing is available by appointment in Ben Hill County from 9 a.m. - noon.

REMINDER: COVID-19 testing will only be available at Ben Hill County Health Department tomorrow. The site will be open from 9 a.m. to noon. All other public health COVID-19 testing sites in South Health District will be closed tomorrow. Normal hours will resume Tuesday.

ATTENTION: All South Health District clinics and offices will be closed Monday, October 12. Offices will reopen at 8 a.m. Tuesday, October 13. COVID-19 testing will still be available by appointment in Ben Hill County from 9 a.m. - noon.

COLUMBUS DAY HOLIDAY: COVID-19 testing will be available at Ben Hill County Health Department on Monday, October 12 from 9 a.m. to noon. All other public health COVID-19 testing sites in South Health District will be closed on Monday. Normal hours will resume Tuesday, Oct. 13.

ATTENTION: Lowndes County Health Department is closing early today. The clinic will reopen at 8:00 a.m. tomorrow. All appointments scheduled for this afternoon will be rescheduled. We apologize for the inconvenience.

COVID-19 testing schedule for the week of October 5, 2020. To self register visit: covid19.dph.ga.gov

How children can #WearAMask properly. Read more about children & masks in relation to COVID-19 bit.ly/35AXoSA

Have you had your flu vaccine yet? Our Lowndes County Health Department staff came to the District Office today to give our employees their flu vaccinations. Remember you can come by the health department and receive your flu vaccination during clinic hours!

Remember, cloth face masks should: Reach above the nose, below the chin, and completely cover the mouth and nostrils Fit snugly against the sides of the face Be made of multiple layers of fabric that you can still breathe through Be able to be laundered and machine dried without damaging the material or shape